LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Time for officials to work together

As a lifelong East Toledo resident, I have seen my community neglected for several years (“Mayor tells East Toledo he’ll clean up city, or not run again,” June 26). There are vacant lots overgrown with weeds, abandoned industrial sites, and abandoned vehicles. Toledoans cannot tolerate these conditions any more.

The Marina District was thought to be something our community could count on to start a redevelopment effort. What has happened is far from it.

City Councilman Jack Ford is right: We need to address this situation now or continue to watch our city deteriorate. I hope the rest of our city’s elected officials are listening and are willing to join forces.